Regular Council Meeting

Be it resolved that the on-going planning project list, as presented by the Planner on August 20, 2026, be received and filed.

Be it resolved that the Planning Department report, File No. Z-04-2026, dated August 20 2026, regarding zoning by-law amendment for the property legally described as PLAN 35 PT LOT 1 W PENDLETON; ST RP 46R7587 PART 1, in the Township of Champlain with the Tax Roll Number: 0209.010.001.07405, be received; and Be it further resolved that a Final Report and By-law be brought forward at the next Regular Council Meeting.

Be it resolved that the Planning Department report, File No. Z-05-2026, dated August 20, 2026, regarding zoning by-law amendment for the property located at 33 Smith Street and legally described as PLAN 35 LOT 6, in the Township of Champlain with the Tax Roll Number: 0209.010.001.06400, be received; and Be it further resolved that a Final Report and By-law be brought forward at the next Regular Council Meeting.

Be it resolved that the Planning Department report, File No. Z-02-2026, dated August 20, 2026, regarding zoning by-law amendment for the property municipally known as 1288 County Road 17, legally known as PLAN M101 BLK PT A PT LOT 1; INCL RP46R100 PART 3, in the Township of Champlain with the Tax Roll Number: 020900700200100, be received; and Be it further resolved that Planning By-law 2026-49 be brought forward for adoption.

Be it resolved tha t Planning Department Report PLC-2026-01 regarding the application for lifting of Part Lot Control for Part of Lot 9, East Side of Union Street, of Registered Plan Number 35, requested by Laetum Investments Ltd. be received and that By-law 2026-55 be brought forward for adoption .

Duval Be it resolved that the Consent application B-035-2026 be received ; and Be it further resolved that the application be granted with the following conditions: Payment of the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, shall be paid to the Township of Champlain.

Be it resolved that the Consent application B-053-2026 be received; and Be it further resolved that the application be granted with the following conditions: Payment of the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, shall be paid to the Township of Champlain.

Be it resolved that By-law 2026-49 being a by-law to amend the Zoning By-law 2000-75 for 6518331 Canada Inc. (File Z-02-2026), be passed.

Be it resolved that b y-Law 2026-55, b eing a by-law to provide that subsection (5) of section 50 of the Planning Act , R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13 (as amended), does not apply to Part of Lot 9, East Side of Union Street, Registered Plan No. 35, formerly in the Town of Vankleek Hill, now in the Township of Champlain, in the County of Prescott, designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 46R-8411, and municipally known as 120 and 122 Mill St., and that the Clerk be assigned to submit the by-law to the United Counties of Prescott and Russel , be passed.

Be it resolved that Clerk Report CLK-2026-07, dated August 20, 2026, regarding the appointment of members to the 2026-2030 Joint Compliance Audit Committee for Municipal Elections, be received; and Be it further resolved that By-law 2026-53, being a by-law to appointment members to the 2026-2030 Joint Compliance Audit Committee be brought forward for adoption .

Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes of the following meetings: Public meeting – June 25, 2026; Regular meeting – June 25, 2026; Special meeting – July 10, 2026;and Special meeting – July 30, 2026 as presented/amended.

Be it resolved that By-Law 2026-51,being a By-law to appoint Robinson Consultants Inc. to review the Gauthier Municipal Drain under Section 4 – Petition, and Section 78 – Improvement, upon examination and report of Engineer, of the Drainage Act , be passed.

Be it resolved that By-Law 2026-52, being a By-law to authorize the renewal of the loan to finance the purchase of two fire trucks, be passed.

Whereas Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 21 to 27 2026; Whereas 252 railway crossing and trespassing incidents occurred in Canada in 2025; resulting in 69 avoidable fatalities and 60 avoidable serious injuries; Whereas educating and informing the public about rail safety (reminding the public that railway rights-of-way are private property, enhancing public awareness of the dangers associated with highway rail grade crossings, ensuring pedestrians and motorists are looking and listening while near railways, and obeying established traffic laws) will reduce the number of avoidable fatalities and injuries cause by incidents involving trains and citizens; and Whereas Operation Lifesaver is a public/private partnership whose aim is to work with the public, rail industry, governments, police services, media and others to raise rail safety awareness; Whereas CN and Operation Lifesaver have requested City Council adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness, save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including our municipality. It is hereby RESOLVED to support national Rail Safety Week to be held from September 21 to 27, 2026.

Be it resolved that Council supports the continuation of the regional economic and tourism development initiative of the Prescott and Russell Development Corporation and directs staff to prepare the proposed letter of support using the template provided, with the Township of Champlain's information incorporated therein, for signature by the Mayor and subsequent distribution as appropriate.

Be it resolved that Council endorse the open letter prepared by the Corridor Train Alliance, requesting that the Government of Canada recognize the Highway 401 corridor as a transportation corridor of national importance and prioritize the Highway 401 corridor as the study area for dedicated modern passenger rail infrastructure; and Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Corridor Train Alliance, the local Member of Parliament, the Minister of Transport, and the Prime Minister of Canada.

Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Township of Puslinch dated July 29, 2026, regarding support for the Town of Whitby's resolution respecting the review of the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and enhancing deference to municipal planning decisions, including concerns related to the authority of the OLT to overturn locally approved planning decisions, the financial burden of appeals on municipalities, and the need for greater respect for decisions supported by public consultation, approved Official Plans, provincial policies, and sound planning principles, and calling on the Government of Ontario to review the role and mandate of the OLT and strengthen deference to municipal planning decisions, be endorsed.

Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Township of Puslinch dated June 19, 2026, regarding proposed amendments to the Planning Act under Schedule 7 of Bill 119, the Protecting Ontario's Streets and Communities Act, 2026, including support for authorizing municipalities to use Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) for zoning by-law contraventions related to prohibited land uses, and recognizing the benefits of a more efficient, timely, and cost-effective enforcement process, particularly for rural municipalities, be endorsed.

Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Township of Tudor and Cashel, regarding a request for a review of the Extended Producer Responsibility framework for one-pound single-use propane cylinders in Ontario, including concerns related to the lack of accessible return and recycling options, the financial, operational, and safety burdens placed on municipalities, and the need for greater producer accountability, and requesting that the Province of Ontario and the Resource Productivity & Recovery Authority (RPRA) review the current regulatory framework and strengthen collection, recycling, and take-back requirements, be endorsed.

Be it resolved that Council go in-camera for the purpose of discussing personal matters about an identifiable individual; as well as contract negotiations as provided under sections 239.(2)(b) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

Be it resolved that By-Law 2026-56, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting of August 20, 2026, be passed.

Be it resolved that this Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 8:42 p.m.